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51���� Museum to Feature Exhibition of World-Renowned Alumna Artist

The work of a well-known Cleveland textile artist who earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from 51���� will be on display at the 51���� Museum beginning Jan. 24.

‘We’ve Just Become More Efficient and Effective’

51���� President Todd Diacon spoke Jan. 10 at a breakfast event hosted by the Greater Akron Chamber, where he highlighted the university’s ongoing commitment to accessibility, efficiency, student well-being and community partnership, reinforcing its role as a vital institution in the region.

IN A FLASH: A Snowy Welcome

Significant snowfall in the last few days has given campus an extreme makeover from the way it looked before winter break.

Attend January Events on Campus for a Chance to Win!

After winter break, 51����’s Center for Student Involvement is welcoming students back to campus and on-campus events with a chance to win a 51���� tumbler. 

IN A FLASH: A Rich and Spectacular Performance Season

The Main Stage Season presented by 51����'s School of Theatre and Dance is in the middle of a performance-packed season that includes "The Crucible," "Pride and Prejudice: The Musical," faculty dance concerts and "The Wiz."

Innovation in a Flash: Introduction to Engineering Hovercraft Challenge

On Friday, December 6th, students in Dr. Kelsen LaBerge’s Introduction to Engineering course demonstrated their Hovercraft projects.

From Clinicals to Canines

Training future service dogs has been a win-win situation for junior nursing major Rylie Lapikas. Featured in our Year with a Flash series for 2024-2025, Lapikas gets the stress relief of a furry friend while learning how to be a better nurse by paying attention to nonverbal communication and cues. 

Student Spotlight - Catherine Veranese Finds Flight Path to Success

For Catherine Veranese, a senior air traffic and airspace management student at 51����, the path to becoming an aviation professional has been paved with hands-on experience, leadership opportunities and industry connections.

John and Fonda Elliot Receive Honorary Degrees for Their Extraordinary Contributions

On Saturday, Dec. 14, both John and Fonda received their Doctor of Humane Letters in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the healthcare field and to 51����.

IN A FLASH: Songs of the Season

The 51���� Chorale set the tone for the season with their annual Holiday Choral Collage in late November. 

Student Success ‘My Greatest Joy’

Empathy, kindness and critical thinking are cornerstones of courses taught by Shannon Ciesla, Ph.D., who strives to foster a strong sense of community in her courses. Students have noticed and appreciated it, nominating her for the Outstanding Teaching Award.

IN A FLASH: Move-in Memories

Before students return to campus for Spring Semester, "In A Flash" takes a look back at Move-In Days last fall. 

IN A FLASH: Scenes from Fall Commencement

Members of the last cohort of 51����'s Class of 2024 walked the stage at Fall Commencement Ceremonies earlier this month. 

51���� President Todd Diacon, Trustee Ren Camacho Named to Crain’s Cleveland Business Power 150 List

51���� President Todd Diacon and University Trustee Ren Camacho have been recognized among Northeast Ohio’s most influential leaders in the 2024 “Power 150” list published by Crain’s Cleveland Business. 

IN A FLASH: A Rite of Passage

Presented by 51����'s E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados is a pre-commencement ceremony celebrating diversity and the accomplishments of graduating seniors. 

51���� Closed Dec. 24-Jan. 1, University Offices Reopen Jan. 2

51���� will be closed from Dec. 24, 2024, through Jan. 1, 2025. University offices will reopen on Jan. 2, 2025.

Innovation Takes Flight: CAE Students Win National Recognition

In a remarkable demonstration of innovation and environmental consciousness, three College of Aeronautics and Engineering students have claimed second place in the prestigious 2023-2024 Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) University Design Competition.

From Classroom to Community: 51���� Graduates Drive Change Through LGBTQ+ Research

Two 51���� graduates who recently earned their Master of Public Health degrees spent the past two years as researchers on the first-of-its-kind Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment. 

IN A FLASH: Expressions of Belonging

"Belonging" was the theme of the Fall Faculty Concert presented by 51����'s School of Theatre and Dance in the E. Turner Stump Theatre.

Governor Names Gregory White and Abygail Deemer to 51���� Board of Trustees

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed two new trustees to the 51���� Board of Trustees. DeWine named Gregory White, J.D., of Concord Township, Ohio, to a nine-year term as trustee and Abygail Deemer of Warren, Ohio, to a two-year term as an undergraduate student trustee.

A Full Circle Moment for One Golden Flash

Fall 2024 graduate Cecelia Kirk is thankful to 51���� for all the resources and connections she made during her three years in the Fashion School program. 

IN A FLASH: Joyous Voices

Cartwright Hall was filled with the voices of the 51���� Gospel Choir in a performance earlier this month. 

Video: ‘You've Got This’

In his Fall 2024 Commencement address, 51���� President Todd Diacon delivered a heartfelt and memorable message to the graduating class, blending personal experience with words of encouragement that resonated deeply with the 2,500 new graduates.

51���� Innovation Could Transform How We See Through Windows

In a groundbreaking advancement for augmented reality technology, 51���� researchers have developed a novel dual-sided transparent display that could revolutionize how we interact with digital information in everyday environments.

Kinsman-Costello Gives Update on Ohio’s Wetland Restoration Efforts and the Impact on Lake Erie

IN A FLASH: Finals Week Stress Relief

51���� Podcast ‘Legacy: May 4’ Receives Top Honors

51���� is proud to announce that “Legacy: May 4,” a podcast hosted by Stephen Ward, vice president for university communications and marketing, was awarded both a Gold and the Top Tactic Award by the Greater Cleveland Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) at its recent Cleveland Rocks Awards ceremony.

51���� Board of Trustees Ratifies 2024 University Remediation Report, Approves Naming Actions Within Crawford Hall

The 51���� Board of Trustees endorsed the 2024 University Remediation Report at its Dec. 12 meeting. The report provides a comprehensive overview of student remediation at the university.

SURE Participant Hopes to Share Her Passion for Chemistry With International Community

Senior Rebecca Stratton hopes to meld her love of natural science and research to her desire to communicate her work to those around her. Becoming bilingual is a necessity she says because “a communication-focused approach to science is the only way science can be worthwhile.”

IN A FLASH: First Snow!

The first significant snowfall of the season blanketed 51����'s campuses last week.

Students in the Wild: Gabriel Colbrunn Pushes Boundaries in Biomedical Engineering Research

As a biomechanical testing intern, Gabe worked with a sophisticated six-degree-of-freedom robot, conducting critical research that could potentially revolutionize surgical practices.

Knocking on the Door of Housing Safety

Did you know that if you live off campus, you’re a commuter student? That’s right, whether you live an hour away from your campus or live across the street, you’re a commuter. 51���� is vested in ensuring students have reliable housing resources and avoid unsafe living conditions off-campus. Numerous university and student organizations across campus make commuting and housing a top priority.  

Museum and Student Group Partnership Stitches Together a Greener Future

A new partnership between the 51���� Museum and the Fabric Pantry, a student-led organization dedicated to providing free fabric to 51���� students, offers students the resources they need while promoting environmentally responsible fashion practices.

Support Reminds Students ‘They Are Worthy’

The LGBTQ+ Center’s LGBTQ+ Emergency Fund has been helping members from the LGBTQ+ community with different financial crises encountered throughout their academic journeys since 2010. The main purpose of the fund is to ensure that students are able to overcome challenges they face and continue pursuing their education.

The Economics of Keeping Students Engaged

Eric Johnson, Ph.D., associate professor of economics in the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, says the most rewarding part of the job is knowing that he has impacted his students in some way. And now they've honored this impact with the Distinguished Teaching Award.  

51���� Offered Smooth Road to Graduation for NDC Transfers

When Notre Dame College announced in March 2024 that it would be closing its doors for financial reasons, students like Reagan Davenport found the doors at Kent State to be wide open, and a welcoming and accessible transfer process followed.